de escalation

/diˌɛskəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of reducing the intensity, seriousness, or size of a conflict, crisis, or dangerous situation.
    • The police were trained in de-escalation to avoid violent confrontations.
    • De-escalation of the trade dispute helped both countries avoid economic losses.
    • The teacher used de-escalation techniques to calm the angry student.
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